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Herscher, Illinois
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"Small Town America at Its Best"
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Location of Herscher in Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Pilot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,521 |
| • Density | 838.94/sq mi (323.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60941
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-34384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398494 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Herscher, Illinois |
| Website | https://herscher.net/ |
Herscher is a small village located in Kankakee County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,521 people lived there. It's part of the larger Kankakee-Bradley area. Herscher is known for its motto: "Small Town America at Its Best."
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Herscher's Location and Size
Herscher is found in the southwestern part of Kankakee County. A main road, Illinois Route 115, runs along the northern edge of the village. This highway can take you about 16 miles (26 km) east to Kankakee, which is the main city of the county. If you go southwest on the highway, you'll reach Piper City about 26 miles (42 km) away.
The village of Herscher covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Herscher
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 103 | — | |
| 1890 | 224 | 117.5% | |
| 1900 | 384 | 71.4% | |
| 1910 | 461 | 20.1% | |
| 1920 | 449 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 426 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 416 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 515 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 658 | 27.8% | |
| 1970 | 988 | 50.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,214 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,278 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,523 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,591 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,521 | −4.4% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 1,521 people lived in Herscher. The population has changed over the years. For example, in 1880, only 103 people lived here. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,591 people.
Most people living in Herscher are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. The average age of people in the village was 33 years old in 2000.
Schools in Herscher
Herscher is home to the Herscher Community School District #2. This district has a grade school for younger students, a junior high school, and a high school. Herscher High School is the only high school in the entire district.
Famous People from Herscher
Some notable people have come from Herscher:
- Chris Bisaillon – An athlete who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Brooke Langton – A model and actress.
- Scott Meents – A professional basketball player who played for teams like the Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, and Utah Jazz.
- Steve Reick – A member of the Illinois House of Representatives, which is part of the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Herscher para niños
